GLS Canada Goes Electric with Orange EV
Source: Orange EV
Deployment of Orange EV HUSK-e® trucks helps GLS Canada reduce emissions, which strengthens sustainable yard operations across its Canadian logistics network.
GLS Canada has become one of the first major parcel and freight carriers in the country to deploy electric, heavy-duty yard trucks. By integrating Orange EV’s HUSK-e® terminal trucks at its Montreal, Toronto, and Winnipeg locations, GLS is taking a significant step toward decarbonizing logistics operations across its national network.
This deployment reflects a shared vision between GLS Canada and Orange EV to accelerate decarbonization in logistics while maintaining the performance and reliability required in demanding yard operations.
“We are proud to integrate four Orange EV electric shunters into our fleet in Montreal, Toronto, and Winnipeg.” said Mélanie Camara, Director of Environment and Sustainability at GLS Canada. “This investment is part of our decarbonization journey in line with the Science Based Targets initiative* and reflects our continuous commitment to reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and building a decarbonized operation for our employees, customers, and communities.”
Each HUSK-e truck eliminates an estimated 80 to 90 tons of CO₂** annually while providing efficient, cost-effective performance in challenging environments. Orange EV’s electric yard trucks have logged more than 12 million key-on hours and over 31 million miles across North America, consistently delivering 97 percent uptime. Designed for reliability in all conditions, they perform through harsh Canadian winters and high-intensity yard operations.
“GLS is proving what fleets across Canada are realizing: electric yard trucks can deliver in harsh climates, meet operational demands, and advance corporate sustainability goals simultaneously,” said Roberto Bragagnolo, Country Director, Canada at Orange EV. “We’re proud to support GLS as they lead the charge toward cleaner, more efficient logistics in Canada.”
This partnership demonstrates how leading logistics providers and clean-technology manufacturers are working together to decarbonize transportation. With Orange EV’s proven electric trucks, GLS Canada is helping pave the way for Canadian logistics by reducing emissions and lowering its carbon footprint.
*The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body that helps companies set emissions reduction targets in line with climate science and the goals of the Paris Agreement. For more information: https://gls-group.com/CA/en/
** Estimate based on internal analysis using typical diesel shunt truck operating assumptions (2 gallons of diesel per hour over 4,000 operating hours annually) and an emission factor of 22.5 lbs CO₂ per gallon of diesel, consistent with the EPA’s Diesel Emissions Quantifier. Calculation: (2 gal/hr × 4,000 hrs × 22.5 lbs CO₂/gal) ÷ 2,000 lbs/ton ≈ 90 tons CO₂. Actual results may vary based on operating conditions.
